Manager, Advertising Sales - Sams MAP - Energy
Sam's Club, Bentonville, AR, United States
Position Summary
The Manager, Advertising Sales – Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP), will take ownership of growing our Energy vertical within the Beverage portfolio by building high‑impact partnerships with energy drink suppliers and internal merchants. This role centers on helping suppliers and merchants grow their brands and categories by connecting MAP first‑party member data and insights with omni‑channel media solutions. You’ll operate at the intersection of sales strategy, insight‑led storytelling, and relationship building—partnering with suppliers and merchants to identify growth opportunities, activate data‑driven campaigns, and measure impact.
What You’ll Do
Own and grow the Energy advertising portfolio by identifying, pitching, and activating high‑impact opportunities in partnership with energy drink suppliers and Sam’s Club merchants within your first 6–12 months
Rapidly build trust with key supplier and merchant partners, becoming a go‑to advisor by translating first‑party insights into actionable media strategies that support brand and category growth
Unlock incremental growth opportunities by proactively identifying whitespace, expanding partner adoption of MAP solutions, and moving beyond one‑time media buys to longer‑term growth plans
Leverage first‑party membership data to craft compelling, insight‑led narratives that guide planning, activation, and optimization of omni‑channel campaigns
Lead end‑to‑end partnership cycles, from opportunity identification and solution design through negotiation and execution of strategic MAP programs
Collaborate cross‑functionally with insights, marketing, and product teams to deliver omni solutions and high‑performing campaigns with clear measurement plans
Cross‑share best practices in relationship management, storytelling, and consultative selling
Continuously refine go‑to‑market strategies based on performance data, market trends, and evolving supplier and merchant needs
What You’ll Bring
A track record of quickly building relationships and driving business results in advertising sales, retail media, or CPG environments
The ability to turn data into compelling stories that align to partner objectives and translate into actionable plans
Experience managing a portfolio of partners, with a focus on retention, growth planning, and strong in‑market execution
Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
A proactive, ownership‑driven mindset—you don’t wait for opportunities, you create them
Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, with the ability to adapt strategy based on performance insights
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage suppliers and internal merchant stakeholders at multiple levels
Benefits
Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance
Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. PTO and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Amount depends on job classification and length of employment, meeting or exceeding paid sick leave laws where applicable.
Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U: a paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are fully covered by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements may apply to some benefits and can depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Salary
Bentonville, Arkansas: $80,000.00 – $155,000.00 per year
Hoboken, New Jersey: $96,000.00 – $186,000.00 per year (additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses; Regional Pay Zone based on location)
Location 2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712‑4304, United States of America
Company Commitments Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and enforce a zero‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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What You’ll Do
Own and grow the Energy advertising portfolio by identifying, pitching, and activating high‑impact opportunities in partnership with energy drink suppliers and Sam’s Club merchants within your first 6–12 months
Rapidly build trust with key supplier and merchant partners, becoming a go‑to advisor by translating first‑party insights into actionable media strategies that support brand and category growth
Unlock incremental growth opportunities by proactively identifying whitespace, expanding partner adoption of MAP solutions, and moving beyond one‑time media buys to longer‑term growth plans
Leverage first‑party membership data to craft compelling, insight‑led narratives that guide planning, activation, and optimization of omni‑channel campaigns
Lead end‑to‑end partnership cycles, from opportunity identification and solution design through negotiation and execution of strategic MAP programs
Collaborate cross‑functionally with insights, marketing, and product teams to deliver omni solutions and high‑performing campaigns with clear measurement plans
Cross‑share best practices in relationship management, storytelling, and consultative selling
Continuously refine go‑to‑market strategies based on performance data, market trends, and evolving supplier and merchant needs
What You’ll Bring
A track record of quickly building relationships and driving business results in advertising sales, retail media, or CPG environments
The ability to turn data into compelling stories that align to partner objectives and translate into actionable plans
Experience managing a portfolio of partners, with a focus on retention, growth planning, and strong in‑market execution
Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
A proactive, ownership‑driven mindset—you don’t wait for opportunities, you create them
Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, with the ability to adapt strategy based on performance insights
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage suppliers and internal merchant stakeholders at multiple levels
Benefits
Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance
Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. PTO and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Amount depends on job classification and length of employment, meeting or exceeding paid sick leave laws where applicable.
Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U: a paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are fully covered by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements may apply to some benefits and can depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Salary
Bentonville, Arkansas: $80,000.00 – $155,000.00 per year
Hoboken, New Jersey: $96,000.00 – $186,000.00 per year (additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses; Regional Pay Zone based on location)
Location 2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712‑4304, United States of America
Company Commitments Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and enforce a zero‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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